dc Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

[George P Global Moderator]

No reviews yet but people who have seen it early are liking it a lot, we'll know in a few days.

[McCordRm]

Yea, the early reviews all seem to be pretty damn positive. My hype has not decreased. 

[Thomas the Tank Engine]

 

 

[+Warwagon MVC]

wow, that scene with him lowering the rocket to the ground is some HORRIBLE CG!

[DocM]

How so? That's almost exactly how a Soyuz spacecraft looks at launch and the scale looks good. The tracking?

[Lamp0]

I am no expert, but I wouldn't call it "horrible CGI". Although something does look "funny" about that shot, I can't put my finger on what it is though.

[trag3dy]

Some people I follow who have been to early screenings say it's good while others say it's bad so I'm not sure what to think.

 

A couple of the common criticisms were that Jessie Eisenberg as Lex Luther was a terrible decision and Ben Affleck makes a good Batman.

[George P Global Moderator]

if you want to depend on reviews for what to think then i'd at least wait to see what the majority say about it and not just 2 or 3.  I personally don't put much faith into reviews for movies, everyone is different, i'll know myself when I see it.

[Innervisions33]

Saw an advanced screening last night.  I'm looking forward to seeing it again this weekend.  

[Jim K Global Moderator]

39% on Rotten Tomatoes.  This dude gave, what I think, is a funny review.  Just a snippet of it...

 

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In Affleck’s case, this focus on a small facial region is emphasised more than usual. In some scenes he wears a bulky tin can suit — as if constructed from old metal rubbish bins — and his eyes have been replaced by bright blue electric slits that glow like hyper-powered lava lamps.

 

Affleck’s bottom lip gives a solid performance, dominant but not overtly showy, channelling the spirit of lone warrior jawbones from John Ford films. It is supported by a sturdy stubbly chin, which adds some grizzly panache. We are briefly treated to a cameo from a dashing upper left cheekbone, when the caped crusader’s mask is damaged in the heat of battle.

http://dailyreview.com.au/batman-v-superman-dawn-of-justice-movie-review/39246

Anyway, I haven't been hyped for this movie ... but I'm also one that, well neither liked or disliked "Man of Steel".  Seems like people are having issues with the storytelling, basically a big "splat" of many story elements (i.e. sloppy script).  I'll probably watch this movie right before JL... as it appears (from the reviews) that this is just a setup.  

 

Though from all accounts ... Batfleck was a really good Batman....though he went batsh.. crazy and killed a bunch of people.

[Osiris]

Hope Iron Man wins the fight

[Boo Berry]

10 minutes ago, Osiris said:

Hope Iron Man wins the fight

Wrong movie bro.

 

Me, I'm not looking forward to this one - I'll wait until it's released on Blu-Ray or Netflix before watching it.

[Hurmoth]

6 hours ago, jjkusaf said:

39% on Rotten Tomatoes.  

Now down to 38% 

 

I said when I first heard about this movie it was going to suck. First, direct by Snyder (just watch Sucker Punch and Watchmen to see how crappy his films are) and then they case Ben Affleck as Batman and Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luther. Seriously, there was no way this film wasn't going to be complete rubbish!

[Innervisions33]

^

 

Well, it's not complete rubbish.  

[George P Global Moderator]

Haters gonna hate. If you haven't seen it yet then you can't judge it, or any movie.

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

Not in the least bit surprised this movie is tanking.

[Boo Berry]

8 minutes ago, Andrew said:

Not in the least bit surprised this movie is tanking.

Same here. Seems like DC just can't create an appealing cinematic universe like Marvel has. If this movie is going to be this bad, my expectations for the next DC movies has lowered considerably.

[patseguin Global Moderator]

15 minutes ago, Andrew said:

Not in the least bit surprised this movie is tanking.

How can it be tanking when it doesn't even open until tomorrow??

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

3 minutes ago, patseguin said:

How can it be tanking when it doesn't even open until tomorrow??

I mean reviews-wise.

[Boo Berry]

I mean, what they should of done is the Justice League movie then a movie based upon the death of Superman (Doomsday... the proper Doomsday and not have him in this meh movie) then finish it with a movie based upon the return of Superman (e.g. reign of the Supermen, Cyborg/Mongul destroying Coast City, the return, etc.). A fourth movie could focus upon Green Lantern becoming Parallax.

 

But then again, this is sadly just a pipe dream and they'll just release disappointing filth like this. Sigh.

[patseguin Global Moderator]

What I wish they would have done is a regular standalone Superman movie picking up from where MoS left off. They've mad this way too crowded with Batman and Wonderwoman and we haven't really had a full movie of actual Superman to really start pulling for Cavill. It's kind of like  going right from the first Iron Man right into Avengers.

[Hurmoth]

1 hour ago, George P said:

Haters gonna hate. If you haven't seen it yet then you can't judge it, or any movie.

With all due respect, this is such a cop out. I've seen the trailers and have read the reviews. Based on that, I can certainly form an opinion of my own. That's why word of mouth is so important.

 

And this isn't about haters gonna hate. Had the movie actually been good, I would have actually been more open to seeing it. But as I suspect, it isn't good. The rating is now down to 37%. This had all of the right ingredients to be an absolutely horrible film from the get go. The trailers and marketing campaign did nothing to increase any level of confidence in the film.

 

I may not have seen it, but I've never been shot before and I'm sure I don't want to be because I've read it isn't fun. Just like this film.

[George P Global Moderator]

5 minutes ago, Hurmoth said:

With all due respect, this is such a cop out. I've seen the trailers and have read the reviews. Based on that, I can certainly form an opinion of my own. That's why word of mouth is so important.

 

And this isn't about haters gonna hate. Had the movie actually been good, I would have actually been more open to seeing it. But as I suspect, it isn't good. The rating is now down to 37%. This had all of the right ingredients to be an absolutely horrible film from the get go. The trailers and marketing campaign did nothing to increase any level of confidence in the film.

 

I may not have seen it, but I've never been shot before and I'm sure I don't want to be because I've read it isn't fun. Just like this film.

Trailers aren't indicative of the whole movie, trailers for ultron made it look great and it turned out mediocre.  And just because someone is called a critic doesn't give his or her opinion any more weight, i'll have to see it and judge for myself, as for word of mouth, you can't even call it that as the movie hasn't opened to everyone, only a small handful which is mixed about it, most of them being critics of some sort.

 

Tastes and likes are different for everyone, no doubt, but at the least i'd rather form my own opinion about these things instead of taking someone, who I don't even know, word for it. I'm not going to defend the film, I haven't seen it, but just because a few didn't like it that doesn't stop me from seeing if either.

[Boo Berry]

I've read the movie's spoilers and I'm still pretty meh about it.

[Syanide]

So Snyder directed a movie that is a visual extravaganza, has convoluted plot overburdened with the JL setup, poor characterization, and has the sensibility of a 12 year old imagining what "grim" and "mature" is supposed to be like. Color me shocked.

 

The reviews read like "Man of Steel" reviews, which is unfortunately what I expected. I'll still give it a fair shot, but one thing that completely turns me off from seeing it, is that Batman kills people. It kind of ruins the character, both in his relationship with Superman, but more importantly, it ruins his dynamic with the Joker. Batman's rule is the one thing that prevents him from being a complete lunatic, it's basically what separates him from the Joker.